Foreigners in possession of manual visas on Friday got a reprieve after the government said they are still acceptable until September, after which only online ones will be accepted.
"We wish to give assurance to tourists and other foreign nationals visiting Kenya that there will be no disruption to their visa applications because the systems will run alongside each other in the initial period to ensure smooth transition for all stakeholders," said Interior ministry spokesman Mwenda Njoka.
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